Jenifer

The youngest member of the Bead Project family, Jennifer, started working in 2010. Deeply affected by the war in Northern Uganda, Jennifer could not depend on her remaining family for help, so she had to find a way to support herself. She said, “I used to have nothing. I would always ask others for food or money each day, but now I don’t have to.” As many young women her age, Jennifer enjoys dancing and dressing up and recalls many good memories at ChildVoice that all involve dancing the traditional Acholi dance, Raka Raka, and drumming. Jennifer, affectionately called “Atuc” is the Bead Project’s fastest bead roller.

To shop bead made by Jennifer, and the other women of ChildVoice Beads, visit our webstore.

Betty

At age 37, Betty is an experienced mother with eight children. She has no one to help her with the children financially, but she is very proud to say that since working at ChildVoice, she is able to buy uniforms and books and send all eight of her children to school…a large accomplishment in itself. Betty’s favorite thing to do with the Bead Project is the bead rolling itself. She is also grateful that people continue to buy her jewelry since it has helped her to make these opportunities in her life and her children’s lives possible.

To shop bead made by Betty, and the other women of ChildVoice Beads, visit our webstore.

Janet

When Janet came to interview for a job with the Bead Project, she felt she had found a place where she belonged. She knew that ChildVoice assisted child mothers and since she too was a young mother, she felt it was the right place for her. With two small children and a 9-year-old sister to care for, Janet is now proud to be able to contribute to the family. She also knew that the organization was involved in the community. “Many people had to walk very far to collect water, but since ChildVoice dug a borehole we can save a lot of time and spend our time doing better things that will help us make money.”

To shop bead made by Janet, and the other women of ChildVoice Beads, visit our webstore.

Stella

Stella is a young but busy mother of four children. Before ChildVoice she could not find any work, and the father of her children could not give support money. She expressed her gratitude for working at the Bead Project and uses her earnings to pay for school fees, hospital visits, and for her planting in her field. “Even though life has been tough, I have been blessed to find good work that allows me to help my family.”

To shop bead made by Stella, and the other women of ChildVoice Beads, visit our webstore.

Beatrice

Since she came to ChildVoice though, she is happy to be able to make a steady salary and save her money for her children’s futures. Currently, she is able to send all of them to school, something she never imagined being able to do before.

She takes pride in her work now, saying, “I am especially good at varnishing the beads!” ChildVoice is thrilled to have Beatrice as part of the family.

To shop bead made by Beatrice, and the other women of ChildVoice Beads, visit our webstore.